Roar is back in contention after beating Myrtleford

Cobram Roar has recorded its best win of the season so far, defeating last season’s premiers, second-placed Myrtleford FC.

For the first time all season Cobram had an unchanged line-up, and was still without coach Adam Gatcum and the injured Ray Diramacca.

It was a very even first half, with both side’s defences holding tight, as Tyler Seabrook looked the most threatening on the counter attack to open the scoring.

Myrtleford also had a couple of chances, but keeper Sam Varley did well to deny his opponents.

On the half-hour mark, Billy Marshall whipped in a quick corner to catch Myrtleford off guard.

It was headed home by Seabrook to open the scoring for the match, a lead that Cobram took into the half-time break.

Cobram came back out the more dominant side and started to create scoring chances with the two Bills — Marshall and Puckett — missing one-on-one chances with the Myrtleford goalkeeper.

Cobram almost paid the ultimate price for not taking is chance as Myrtleford began to pile on pressure on the Cobram defence, who were holding on very well, led by captain Aaron Feldtman.

After 25 minutes, Cobram finally broke through again when a superb through ball broke the offside trap and it was Marshall with only the keeper to beat and this time he made no mistake, scoring his first goal for the club and giving 2-0 lead.

From then on Myrtleford went forward in numbers but the Cobram defence held on very well, until Myrtleford finally got on the score sheet in the 96th minute with the last kick of the match to bring the scores back to 2-1.

This Sunday, Roar is away to Albury Hotspurs before coming back home to take on top-of-the-table Wangaratta in what is going to be a blockbuster match.